New Zealand touring ideas

Explore the North Islands major visitor cities from Auckland, City of Sails, to Rotorua, the art deco city of Napier, a night in the town of Martinborough before 2 nights in the Capital City of Wellington. A great value tour with plenty of time to self explore the regions.

Explore the North Island's major visitor cities. After a day trip to beautiful Waiheke Island, travel south from Auckland via Rotorua and on to the art deco city of Napier. Then continue south for a night in picturesque Martinborough before you enjoy two nights in our vibrant capital Wellington. Take in the amazing scenery of the central North island returning to Auckland on board the Northern Explorer scenic train. This is a great value tour with plenty of time to explore the regions at your own pace.

A tale of two great islands, of epic natural beauty and ancient rituals and traditions - yours to explore on this Inspiring Journey across the length and breadth of New Zealand. Embrace the sophistication of its cities and the soulful expanse of its stunning untamed landscapes.

*Please note. Domestic flights from Rotorua to Wellington then Wellington to Queenstown are needed with this tour. These are not included in the cost but we can book this on your behalf.

Explore Auckland City with a spectacular full day tour before heading north to the tropical Bay of Islands. Includes a swim with the dolphins (age restrictions apply) and a full day tour to Cape Reinga. Head south through the magnificent giant Kauri trees of the Waipoua Forest and onto the beaches of Matakana. Then the adventure capital of the North Island. A Maori concert and hangi dinner, a day trip to the Lord of the Rings site at Hobbiton plus much more. Explore the Waitomo Caves before heading back to Auckland City.

Discover an array of beautiful and unique gardens on this 11-day tour of the North Island. Escorted through the many glorious gardens of the North and to New Zealand's premier garden event, the Taranaki Garden Festival. You will visit Ayrlies Garden and Wetlands, the private garden of the Henley Hotel with its beautiful lakeside pavilion among many classic New Zealand experiences like Te Puia, the Agrodome, Hobbiton and the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. A unique one-off tour, this departure has limited spaces available, and will be sure to fill up quickly.